Why Do the Jehovah's Witnesses Observe the Lord's Supper Differently From the Way Other Religions Do?

 Date and time

The pattern established by Jesus helps determine not only the frequency but also the date and time of the Memorial.  He introduced the observance after sundown on Nisan 14, 33 C.E., according to the Bible's lunar calendar.  (Matthew 26:18-20)  We continue to observe the Memorial on this date each year, following the practice  of early Christians." 

Although Nisan 14, 33 C.E. was a Friday, the anniversary of that date might fall on  different day of the week each year.  We determine the date that Nisan 14 falls each year sing the ame method as was used in the time of Jesus, rather than applying  the method used for the modern Jewish calendar." 

Bread and wine

For the new observance, Jesus used unleavened bread and red wine that were left over from the Passover meal.  (Matthew 26:26-28)  Following his example, we use bread without leaven or added ingredients and plain red wine, not grape juice or wine that has been sweetened, fortified, or spiced. 

Some denominations use bread with leavening or yeast, but leaven is often used in the Bible as a symbol of sin and corruption. (Luke 12:1; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8; Galatians 5:7-9)  Thus, only bread free from leaven and other additives can be  a fitting symbol for Christ's  sinless body.   (1 Peter 2:22)  Another practice  not supported by the Bible is that substituting prohibition against consuming alcohol. -1 TIMOTHY 5:23.

Next time: Continue same as above - Emblems, not literal flesh and blood

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